Clothes Drying

Natural gas clothes dryers are more energy-efficient. Consider replacing your old, inefficient clothes dryer for a natural gas unit. They are generally less expensive to operate and can save you up to 50 percent on operating costs.

Energy Conservation Tips

Line-dry your clothes when possible.

If you use your dryer, dry full loads, but don't overload or over-dry. Separate lightweight and heavy clothes for more energy-efficient drying.

Dry two or more loads in a row to take advantage of the heat still in the dryer.

Clean the lint filter before drying each load.

Clean the machine. Periodically remove any buildup of lint and dust from the dryer exhaust, the back of the dryer and behind the lint screen.

Replace leaky exhaust terminals. Check the outside dryer exhaust terminal to make sure it closes as it was designed to do and is not blocked with lint.

Energy-efficient gas dryers can be more expensive than standard models, but the gas savings from operating a gas dryer can more than offset the initial purchase price difference – saving you more money on your monthly gas bill.

Choose energy features that save:

A moisture sensor that automatically shuts off the machine as soon as your clothes are dry.

A cycle with a cool-down period, sometimes known as a "permanent-press" cycle.

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